Silver cistophorus, Tralles, 155 BC - 145 BC. 2015.20.1404

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2015.20.1404

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 10.83
    • Diameter (in mm): 25.1

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 155 BC - 145 BC
  • Denomination: cistophorus
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: Cista mystica with half-open lid, from which a serpent issues to left; all within ivy wreath.

  • Reverse

    • Legend: ΤΡΑΛ on l.; on r., Nike l., holding wreath
    • Type: Two coiled serpents with heads erect; between them an ornamented bow-case with strap at r. To left, ΤΡΑΛ; to right, Nike standing left, holding wreath.
    • Deity: Nike

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2015.20.1404
  • Department: Greek
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Witschonke ex London Coin Galleries 12/33

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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